Drop bucket. Also known as “drop box”, this is a container that is located in the base of a slots machine, wherein the excess coins are diverted from the hopper. Generally speaking, drop buckets are used for the lower denomination slots machines, while drop boxes are used for the higher denomination slots machines. Drop boxes contain hinged lids with one, two or more locks, while drop buckets do not usually have lids.
EGM. This is an acronym for “Electronic Gaming Machine”.
Hand pay. This is the payout that is made by slot attendants or the casino cage, instead of the slots machine. This payment method comes about when the amount of the payout is higher than the maximum amount set by the operator of the slots machine. The maximum amount of the payout is usually set at a level where the operator is requited by law to deduct taxes.
Hopper fill slip. This is a document that is used to record the replenishment of the coins in the coin hopper when it runs out because of making payouts to its players. It indicates the amount of coins that are placed into the hoppers, as well as other information relevant to the transaction.
